EMBEZZLEMENT

WELLDESERVEDThoroughly merited SONGANDDANCEFuss or mambo? (4,3,5) ALLISNOTLOSTThere's still hope HASHTAGMETOOGot hot, a shame movement (7,5) PERSEVERANCEEach break displays determination (12) REINCARNATEDCheck vehicle: with a dent fixed, came back transformed (12) PETTIFOGGINGQuibbling over trivialities – gifting to Peg (anag) (12) MERRYTHOUGHTWishbone – gym truth hero (anag) – jolly idea? (12) WINEMERCHANTVintner (4,8) LABOUROFLOVEHard work all for nothing? (6,2,4) LUBBERLINESSBlubber lines seal, having an innate tendency to be clumsy SPOTLESSNESSNotice not as much by head that's free of dirt UGLYCUSTOMERDangerous opponent, no beauty at the checkout (4,8) RIFLEBRIGADEGabriel fired shot - they fired back